Blair Hill

Hill, Mountain in Perthshire

Scotland

Blair Hill

Flooded ground, Meadowbank A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Flooded ground, Meadowbank Credit: Richard Webb

Blair Hill, located in Perthshire, Scotland, is a prominent feature in the beautiful landscape of the region. Standing at an elevation of approximately 425 meters (1,394 feet), it is considered a hill rather than a mountain. Offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, Blair Hill attracts both locals and tourists alike.

The hill is covered in a lush blanket of green, with its slopes adorned by a mixture of heather, grasses, and scattered trees. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, badgers, and numerous bird species, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

A well-maintained path allows visitors to easily ascend the hill, providing a relatively easy hike for people of all fitness levels. There are also picnic spots along the way, allowing visitors to take a break and soak in the breathtaking scenery.

At the summit, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking views across the rolling Perthshire countryside, with picturesque vistas extending as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, views of nearby mountains, such as Ben Vorlich and Ben Chonzie, add to the grandeur of the landscape.

Blair Hill is easily accessible, with parking facilities available nearby. Its location just a short distance from the charming town of Blairgowrie makes it a popular day trip destination for both locals and tourists, offering a chance to escape into the tranquility of nature and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of Perthshire's countryside.

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Blair Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.297357/-3.6285977 or Grid Reference NN9912. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Flooded ground, Meadowbank A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Flooded ground, Meadowbank
A wetland popular with greylag geese.
Ploughed field, Keltie
Ploughed field, Keltie
Maggie Wall Monument
Maggie Wall Monument
Head of the Lawbank Burn A marshy area surrounded by recently planted conifers.
Head of the Lawbank Burn
A marshy area surrounded by recently planted conifers.
A newly planted forest above the Scores Burn The moorland around Black Hill of Kippen and the Scores Burn has been planted with conifers. The new woodland appeared on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map in the week after this visit.
A newly planted forest above the Scores Burn
The moorland around Black Hill of Kippen and the Scores Burn has been planted with conifers. The new woodland appeared on the Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 map in the week after this visit.
Lawbank Burn View past newly planted conifers
Lawbank Burn
View past newly planted conifers
A young plantation Most of the remaining moorland above Dunning has gone, planted with conifers. The Ochils have been the scene of a lot of conifer planting in recent years. The maps are just beginning to catch up.
A young plantation
Most of the remaining moorland above Dunning has gone, planted with conifers. The Ochils have been the scene of a lot of conifer planting in recent years. The maps are just beginning to catch up.
Road end, Piperstones Hill The end of a newly built forest road.
Road end, Piperstones Hill
The end of a newly built forest road.
Besides the Thorter Burn A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Besides the Thorter Burn
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
The glen of the Scores Burn Now forested.
The glen of the Scores Burn
Now forested.
Young conifers above the Scores Burn A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Young conifers above the Scores Burn
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
New road and plantation near Dunning A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
New road and plantation near Dunning
A new conifer plantation covering most of the former moorland between the older Rossie forest and the Dunning Glen road.
Maggie Wall Memorial
Maggie Wall Memorial
Looking into the glen of the Scores Burn
Looking into the glen of the Scores Burn
Edge of forestry above Baadhead
Edge of forestry above Baadhead
Baadhead Farm The house and buildings now appear to be unused.
Baadhead Farm
The house and buildings now appear to be unused.
Wester Keltie
Wester Keltie
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Blair Hill is located at Grid Ref: NN9912 (Lat: 56.297357, Lng: -3.6285977)

Unitary Authority: Perth and Kinross

Police Authority: Tayside

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